Beach House Walk is ideally situated in the heart of Crail village and is perfect for exploring the East Neuk of Fife either on foot, bicycle, by bus or by car. From the quaint fishing village and Crail harbour, to the historic town of St Andrews, well known for the University of St Andrews, and renowned as the home of golf.
The settlement dates from as far back as the Pictish period. Well settled by the 800s, Crail was a thriving town by the 1100s and was made a Royal Burgh by Robert the Bruce in 1310. He also gave it the right to hold markets on a Sunday.
At one time, Crail was the most important sea port in the East Neuk of Fife, a centre for the export of fish, salt, mutton and wool to mainland Europe, particularly Holland.
Crail Aerodrome, to the north of the town, started life as a naval air station during the First World War. In the run-up to the Second World War it became HMS Jackdaw. Planes from the airfield took part in the final attack on the Tirpitz in 1944. Polish soldiers stationed at Crail during the Second World War helped the Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh purchase the disused United Presbyterian Church (built 1859). In 1942, it become Most Holy Trinity Church. The Church has recently been renovated and contains an icon to Our Lady of Poland painted by one of the Polish soldiers.
After the war, the airfield was taken over by the Royal Navy and renamed HMS Bruce. After closure, the Joint Services School for Linguists (JSSL) was based here in the 19 51 the British armed services to provide language training, principally in Russian, and largely to selected conscripts undergoing National Service. It was initially located at three main sites near Bodmin, Caterham and In 1956 the three were amalgamated at Crail. The school closed with the ending of conscription in 1960.
The town is named after Saint Andrew whose relics were supposedly brought to the town by Saint Rule. Established in its present form in 1140, the town grew to become the ecclesiastical and intellectual capital of Scotland in the Middle Ages. The University is the third oldest in the English speaking world and the third oldest in the UK. Well known previous students include the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, J M Barrie and Douglas Haig.
In St Andrews, you will find a fabulous selection of shops, restaurants, hotels and golf coursed including the world renowned St Andrews Golf Course. You will also find museums, a Cathedral, the St Andrews Aquarium and a cinema.
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